Catalogues Meaning in English
word · lemma: catalogue
Definition
Catalogues are lists or books, usually printed or digital, that show items for sale, products, or collections, often with descriptions and pictures.
Usage & Nuances
British spelling is 'catalogue'; American English uses 'catalog'. Used for both physical (printed) and online/shop listings. Common with 'products', 'library catalogues', and 'mail-order catalogues'. Rare in casual speech; mostly in shopping, business, or library contexts.
Example Sentences
The shop has many catalogues for customers to look at.
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Libraries use catalogues to organize their books.
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I found the chair I liked in one of the furniture catalogues.
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She spent hours flipping through old fashion catalogues for inspiration.
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Most companies update their product catalogues every year.
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We get so many junk mail catalogues; most of them go straight in the recycling bin.
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